Shamshera
Shamshera is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language period action film produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films and directed by Karan Malhotra.[3][4] The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor.[5][6][7] Set in the 1800s, Shamshera tells the story of a dacoit tribe, and their fight for independence against the British rule.[8]
| Shamshera | |
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| File:Shamshera poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Karan Malhotra |
| Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
| Written by | Nilesh Mishra Khila Bisht |
| Dialogue by | Piyush Mishra |
| Screenplay by | Ekta Pathak Malhotra Karan Malhotra |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Mithoon |
| Cinematography | Anay Goswamy |
| Edited by | Shivkumar V. Panicker |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹150 crore[1][2] |
Principal photography for Shamshera begun in December 2018.[9] Shamshera is the first film featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a double role.[10] Filming wrapped up in September 2020.[11]
Shamshera is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 22 July 2022.[12]
Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor in a double role as Shamshera and Balli[13]
- Sanjay Dutt as Daroga Shuddh Singh[14]
- Vaani Kapoor as Sona[15]
- Ashutosh Rana
- Saurabh Shukla
- Ronit Roy
- Tridha Choudhury
- Pitobash Tripathy
Production
Shamshera was officially launched in May 2018 by Yash Raj Films through a motion poster, starring Ranbir Kapoor as the titular character Shamshera.[16] Sanjay Dutt was cast as antagonist, and Vaani Kapoor was signed to play the female lead.[6][7] To prepare her role, Vaani Kapoor took professional training in Kathak.[17] Kapoor portrays a dancer.[18][19]
Principal photography begun in December 2018.[9] For the film, a massive fort was built at Film City, Goregaon, requiring 2 months of preparation and the effort of nearly 300 workers.[20] Filming ended in September 2020.[21][11][22]
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Mithoon. Lyrics are written by Mithoon, Karan Malhotra, and Piyush Mishra. The first single was released on 29 June 2022.[23]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ji Huzoor" | Mithoon | Aditya Narayan | 4:10 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aethukkoa" | Madhan Karky | Shadaab Faridi | 4:10 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ji Huzoor" | Chaitanya Prasad | Shadaab Faridi | 4:10 |
Release
Shamshera is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 22 July 2022.[12] Originally planned for cinema release on 20 December 2019, Shamshera was later on highly delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][11] It was then rescheduled to 25 June 2021, but due to the second wave of pandemic, the release was postponed to 18 March 2022, that once again got deferred due to Omicron variant spread. Now, it is scheduled for a worldwide release on 22 July 2022.[22] The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and in IMAX theatres.[12]
References
- ↑ "Budget of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming films: report". ZoomTv. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ "700 crores riding on Sanjay Dutt". ibtimes. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ "Is Vaani Kapoor feeling lonely these days? - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's Shamshera gets a release date". The Statesman. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
- ↑ "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor to do a double role, Vaani Kapoor to play a dancer". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera gets its 'roaring villain' in Sanjay Dutt". www.hindustantimes.com. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Vaani Kapoor joins Ranbir Kapoor in Shamshera, continues Yash Raj streak". www.hindustantimes.com. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ↑ "Shamshera Movie Synopsis-Pinkvilla". Pinkvilla. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor's Film Goes on Floors". News18. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor to play father and son in Shamshera, his first double role: report". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Lalwani, Vickey (21 July 2020). "Exclusive! Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's 'Shamshera' August 1 shoot cancelled". Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Shamshera: YRF officially announces film's release date with Ranbir Kapoor's poster in rugged avatar". DNA India. 20 June 2022.
- ↑ "Shamshera Movie Star Cast - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "Shamshera: Meet Sanjay Dutt As "Evil" Daroga Shuddh Singh In New Poster: report". NDTV. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ↑ "Shamshera New Poster: Meet Vaani Kapoor As The Enchanting Sona: report". NDTV. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera to release in 2020". The Indian Express. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ↑ "Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for Shamshera". Bollywood Hungama. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ↑ "'Brahmastra' to '83': Films to Look Forward to in 2021". 19 December 2020.
- ↑ "Vaani Kapoor pushes her limits as an artiste as she takes professional training in Kathak for Shamshera". Bollywood Hungama. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ↑ "'Shamshera': Ranbir Kapoor gets massive fort built for his period drama". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ↑ "Is Vaani Kapoor feeling lonely these days? - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt announce the release date of Shamshera with a power-packed video". Bollywood Hungama. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ↑ "'Shamshera' song teaser: 'Ji Huzoor is that one rare break free moment that the prisoners of Kaza experience,' says Ranbir Kapoor". Times of India. 28 June 2022.